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January 21, 2024

On this day in history, January 21, 1977, President Carter pardons Vietnam War draft dodgers

President Jimmy Carter granted an unconditional pardon to men who dodged the military draft during the Vietnam War on this day in history, Jan. 21, 1977.

January 20, 2024

Wildfire conspiracy theorist who blamed government for fires found guilty of starting 14

A Canadian man who touted conspiracy theories about his government starting wildfires last summer to trick people into believing climate change has been found guilty of starting 14 fires.

January 19, 2024

World champion pole vaulter Shawnacy Barber dies at 29 from 'medical complications'

Shawnacy Barber, a world champion pole vaulter who also competed in the 2016 Olympics, died on Wednesday at the age of 29 after "medical complications."

January 18, 2024

Over 580,000 beds are under recall because they can break or collapse during use

Over 580,000 beds manufactured from Home Design, Inc. that were sold at Walmart and Wayfair are now under recall due to their lack of durability and tendency to cause injuries.

January 18, 2024

UFC champ Sean Strickland rips reporter, Justin Trudeau in wild rant after question over past LGBT remarks

UFC star Sean Strickland dressed a reporter down after questions about his past LGBT remarks. He ripped the journalist, Justin Trudeau and the media in a wild rant.

January 16, 2024

Official blasts Toronto as the 'no fun city' after controversial sledding ban

Toronto, Canada, has prohibited tobogganing on 45 hills across the city as a safety precaution in what many considered a ridiculous and unnecessary move.

January 13, 2024

US special ops on the hunt for cutting edge sniper rifle to compete with Russia, China

The U.S. military's most elite troops could soon be armed with a sniper rifle that would enable them to break records, according to a posting in search of the new platform.

January 11, 2024

Canadian police warn that posting videos of alleged package thieves could be ‘violation' of their privacy

A provincial police officer, Lt. Benoit Richard warned Canadian citizens against posting video footage of alleged porch thefts, because it could violate the thieves' privacy.

January 10, 2024

PETA launches campaign against bearskin hats worn by King's Guard in United Kingdom

PETA has called on the U.K. Ministry of Defense to stop buying bearskin furs that are used on the King's Guard iconic hats because they are killed inhumanely.

January 10, 2024

LGBTQ pride leader arrested in Canada for child sex crimes

An LGBTQ pride leader in Canada was arrested last week for allegedly committing sex crimes against children younger than 16 and having child pornography.